Beethoven
Interrupted Cadences - Falling on their feet
John Drummond explores critical moments in the history of Western music when things might well have turned out differently. Falling on their feet. From the sixteenth century to the nineteenth… Audio
Going Cloudbursting
The various strands of The University of Auckland’s School of Music are coming together to present Cloudburst, a programme that incorporates music from Duke Ellington, Eric Whitacre, Debussy, and… Audio
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra teases 2017
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has launched its programme for 2017. Chief Executive Barbara Glaser and Ronan Tigue, Director of Artistic Planning discuss their personal highlights, new initiatives… Audio
Lixin Zhang Beethoven, Chopin and Bartok
Competition winner Lixin Zhang plays the first movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No.3 in C Op.2, Chopin's Ballade No.1 in G Minor Op.23 and Bartok's Allegro Barbaro at the 2016 Wallace National… Audio
Emilly Fan Beethoven Sonata No7 Mov1 & Chopin Nocturne in C#
Emilly Fan plays movement one of Beethoven's Sonata No.7 in D, Op.10 No.3 and Chopin's Nocturne in C Sharp Minor Op.27 No.1 at the 2016 Wallace National Junior Piano Competition at the University of… Audio
Delvan Lin Beethoven Sonata No.21 in C Op.53 Waldstein
Delvan Lin plays Beethoven's Piano Sonata No.21 in C, Op.53 "Waldstein" at the Wallace International Piano Festival 2016 at the University of Auckland Music Theatre. Audio
Inside the orchestra
Orchestra Wellington and RNZ Concert present a 360 degree video of the Finale of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, from the player’s point of view. Video, Audio
James Rhodes: madness, medication and music
Charlotte Graham interviews the acclaimed British concert pianist, writer and television presenter who tells his story in Instrumental: a Memoir of Madness, Medication and Music. Video, Audio
Curtain Raiser: Beethoven - Symphony No 3, Eroica
Beethoven’s Third Symphony was criticised for being too long, but he’d already declared his intentions after finishing his second symphony, in 1802. The 'Eroica' is introduced by Peter Watts. Audio
Interrupted Cadences - Beethoven's last summer
John Drummond explores critical moments in the history of Western music when things might well have turned out very differently. Beethoven's last summer. What if he had indeed taken his life at the… Audio
Martin Phillipps and Graeme Downes: Dunedin double
Founders of Dunedin bands The Chills and The Verlaines, respectively, who have pursued musical careers since the early 1980s and will perform at the 2016 New Zealand Festival. Audio
Michael Houstoun: Pianist
Pianist Michael Houstoun talks about winning the Tui Award for Best Classical Album at the New Zealand Music Awards for his recording of the Complete Beethoven Sonatas on the Rattle label. Audio
Daniel de Borah
Pianist Daniel de Borah talks about living in Hungary and then Russia before the fall of communism. He plays Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 2 with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra tomorrow night. Audio
Justine Cormack, Sarah Watkins and Kenneth Young: NZTrio
NZTrio perform the first of their 'Blast' concerts this weekend, featuring music by Faure, Beethoven and New Zealand composer Kenneth Young. He joins violinist Justine Cormack and pianist Sarah… Audio
Uwe Grodd: 'Missa Solemnis'
Auckland Choral perform Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis' this weekend, with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and a quartet of strong vocal soloists. Conductor Uwe Grodd previews their performance. Audio
Jason Bae: Pianist
Jason Bae has just finished his Master of Arts in Piano Performance from the Royal Academy of Music. He's back in the country for an eleven-centre recital tour, and two performances of Beethoven's… Audio
Diedre Irons and Chris van der Zee
Wellington Chamber Orchestra Piano soloist and conductor for this weekend's Wellington Chamber Orchestra featuring Beethoven's Piano Concert No 3. Audio
Karen Gomyo: NZSO Violin Soloist
Canadian violinist in the country to perform Beethoven with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Suyeon Kang
Suyeon Kang from Australia performs Beethoven: Trio in C Minor, Op 1, No 3 Audio
MHIVC 2015 Round 3: Elly Suh
Elly Suh from South Korea/USA performs:
Beethoven
Trio in G major, Op 1, No 2 Audio
